CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cavett Elementary School, located in the southeastern area of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a well-established public school within the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Cavett is known for its strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a balanced, student-centered curriculum.

Beyond core academics, Cavett Elementary prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school features an active PTO and provides various enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' interests and talents. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners, reflecting the broader values of the Lincoln educational community.

564

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	57
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
57 (10.1 %)
Two or More
49 (8.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
Black
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1131
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	50.7%
Male	278	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)